Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
optimum
ID:
64421

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.D.Sell & C.West

Source:
gcc

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 20(4): 359 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063750

Common Names

  • Hieracium Optimum
  • Optimum Hawkweed
  • Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium optimum (also called Optimum Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium optimum is an ornamental plant often used in flower beds and borders. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hieracium optimum flower is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium optimum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division of the root clump. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Hieracium optimum

Hieracium optimum is found in the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Hieracium optimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium optimum?

Hieracium optimum

What is the common name of Hieracium optimum?

Optimal Hawkweed

What type of habitat does Hieracium optimum prefer?

Hieracium optimum prefers grassy and rocky meadows, alpine pastures, and open woods.

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-20714: Based on the initial data import
Peter Derek Sell (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.D.Sell' in the authors string.
Cyril West (1887-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.West' in the authors string.